Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 74461

Trials

Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025

Question

Mark Garnier

ConservativeWyre Forest

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, what steps she is taking to ensure that (a) victims and (b) witnesses are supported following their pre-recorded evidence.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
Following the recording of section 28 evidence, victims and witnesses are supported through ongoing contact from Witness Care Units. They are offered access to specialist emotional and practical support services, including counselling where appropriate, t...

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